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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 546.32 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 546.32 and 236.04 is: 354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 546.32 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/546.32 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 546.32 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 128,953.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,953.37/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.77

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